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    Need year and Spark plug gap if possible

    Hi:<br /><br />A friend asked me if I could help him find the year of his engine and spark plug gap on his old Johnson engine. All we know is it is a 30 HP OB and the model # is J30ELCRR and Serial # E6004755. He doesn't have a manual with this motor<br /><br />Thanks for your help!<br /><br...
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    24-1 ratio for 1965 Mercury Outboard?

    Hi:<br /><br />I have a 1965 Merc 650, 65 HP, 4 cyl. The mixing bottle I just got from "West Marine" says on the bottle "Mercury prior to 1966 use 24-1 ratio" I keep hearing about the 50-1 ratio and was wondering if I was adding to little oil to the mixture. I thought this was a lot of oil...
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    "Vapor Lock" on 1965 Mercury Outboard???

    Hi:<br /><br />Being new to boating, is there such a thing as <br />"Vapor Lock" similar to what we used to have in some of the automobiles(50's-60's)in outboard motors? I have a 1965, Mercury 650, 4 cyl. outboard engine, Ser No. 1803488. My friend and I have been rebuilding and fine tuning over...
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    Top Transfer port cover gasket blowing,

    Top Transfer port cover gasket blowing, Hi:<br /><br />I have recently purchased a 1965 Glasspar Avalon with a 1965 Mercury, 65 HP, Merc 650, 4 cyl. Serial # 1803488. My good friend (Forrest) and I have been trying to get this motor back on the path to stay with the boat. Most boat yards I have...
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    Leave motor in fresh water or take it out when finished?

    Hi:<br /><br />I'm new to boating and I have to ask what may seem to experienced boaters a dumb question. I have asked different boaters and no one seem to be sure of the answer.<br /><br />I have recently purchased a boat and it is docked at a fresh water lake full time. My question, do I raise...
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    Need qualified mechanic for my 1965 Mercury Outboard

    Hi:<br /><br />I'm new to the forum and was wondering if anyone could refer me to a qualified boat engine repair mechanic<br />(and one that is willing to work on old outboard engines like mine, dealers I have called, won't touch it as it is to old for them) for my outboard up around the...
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